Trivia: Which cactus is native to the Sahara?
Cholla
Cereus
Prickly pear
None
The correct answer is None
So why is this answer correct? : Cholla, cereus, and prickly pear cacti are common sights in deserts throughout the Americas, as most cacti are native to the New World. However, there is one glaring exception: Rhipsalis baccifera, also known as the “mistletoe cactus.” While these plants are found throughout the Americas, they are native to Africa and Southeastern India. Scientists believe that an ancient migrating bird transported the seeds of this cactus across the Atlantic Ocean.